So TRUE....

Don't think of organ donation as giving up part of yourself to keep a total stranger alive. It's really a total stranger giving up almost all of themselves to keep part of you alive. ~Author Unknown

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Happy 8th Birthday Devin....

Happy 8th Birthday Devin... It has been 8 LONG years for Devin... a medical journey of ups and downs!  But a life filled with LOVE, LAUGHTER, AND A PASSION FOR LIVING!!!! I hope this slideshow gives you all a small glimpse of the QUALITY we have tried to achieve... even through the difficult times!!

Devin my wish for you is that... the road ahead some how, some way gets easier with every step!!  With odds stacked against you I hope you can continue to face each and everyday with the same zest for life that you have today!!!

  Today we celebrate & treasure the memories we will have forever!!!!


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17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Devin!!!! You and my Nathan share the same birthday so I hope you are having as much fun as he is!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Have a very happy birthday..
And who said a boy can't have huge 16th birthday? Devin reach for the stars because you will make the world glow brighter .
Love from your mom's friend... Pam

Linda Kennedy said...

Wishing Devin and your whole family a Happy 8 years. May God Bless you all for your selfless devotion and love. The world should be filled with people who have half your compassion and strength. I am truly inspired and amazed at this journey. God had a plan in mind for you and you have fulfilled it and so much more. Enjoy this day, enjoy life and most of all enjoy each other. They say Angels walk on this earth and you have proven that to be true. Just ask Devin... with much admiration and respect; Linda Kennedy

leslie said...

Happy birthday Devin! Have a wonderful day. Gillian and I just wanted to share the love from Illinois!

Lorraine said...

HAPPY HAPPY 8th Birthday Devin...I don't know who is more blessed...your or your family!! xoxo The Amundsen Family <3

Anonymous said...

HAPPY HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY DEVIN!!!!

WE HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SPECIAL DAY WITH LOTS OF PRESENTS.

WITH ALL OUR LOVE,
THE OBRIENS

tifanev621 said...

Happy Birthday Dev! Wishing you the HAPPIEST Birthday EVER! Love Tifane

Matisse's kitchen said...

Happy Birthday Devin!!! Hope you have an awesome day.
Wishing you all the best.
The Reid Family
(another SB transplant family.

tifanev621 said...

Happy 8th Birthday to the most AMAZING 8-year old I know!
love Tifane

Anonymous said...

Hi Devin, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday! You are awesome! All my love Miss Geri.

wendy said...

sorry but you Suck...lol i am crying after watching that slide show. OK first i have to say is you and Derrick gave him a life he never would have had without you two. When looking at these pic he looks like a happy lil boy who is living a great life filled with family, love and many vacations (i am jealous of that). It is wonderful to see him and his brother and sister growing up together. Happy Birthday Devin...love you guys

Jen Antonucci said...

Happy 8th birthday Devin!!!! I have known you since you were a baby and have seen you grow over the years. You are the strongest bravest boy I know!!! May all your birthday wishes come true. Here is to another healthy and happy year of enjoying life!!!

Love Jen xoxo

B.F.Shanahan said...

Oh Col how blessed you all are...a very happy birthday to Devin xoxo
Love, Kristin

Maria said...

Dear Devin,
Happy, Happy Birthday! You deserve to have the best birthday ever and you are a great kid! I am so proud to know you and hope you had a great birthday and an even happier and healthier year ahead!
Love you!
Ducksauce's Mom, Jim, Ducksauce, and Jamie
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

MrsGaribaldi said...

Happy Birthday Devin!!

Anonymous said...

Devin- Happy Birthday!!!!! Sorry its a day late bud!!! You share the same birthday as my 8yr old....looking forward to wishing you a happy 9th birthday next year :) Shari and family... tell mom and dad maybe a Disney birthday next year ;)

Erika White said...

Awesome pictures :) What a beautiful life you've given sweet Devin... even through the tremendous challenges his smile is so bright, his spirit so strong. Happy belated birthday Devin, may there be many many many more to come!

Love, Erika & Emerson xoxoxo